173 empty bottles, text messages, and an iPad on the floor. 

On March 9th, 2026, 55-year-old Gretchen Ryan called 911 to report that she had found her 16-year-old daughter Grace unresponsive on the bathroom floor. 

First responders arrived and Grace Ryan was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Investigators found empty bottles of alcohol hidden throughout the teenage girl’s room. 

At first her mother claimed she didn’t know if her daughter had been “getting into her stuff” but an investigation revealed something more sinister than anyone could have imagined. 

If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse, there is help available. In the US, resources are available by calling 1-800-662-4357 or visiting SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 

SOURCES:

Woman Charged with Murder Following Death of Her 16-Year-Old Daughter - Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office

https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-173-empty-bottles

‘I’m killing you’: Docs show mom feared jail before teen’s alcohol‑related death

Mom charged with murder of daughter, 16, who drank herself to death

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/06/03/colorado-mom-charged-murder-teen-alcohol-death/

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An allegation, a double murder, and a gold chain necklace. 

In April of 2022 concerned family members requested a welfare check at the home of 35-year-old Raechyl Blackshear. 

Weeks earlier Raechyl had brought her 14-year-old daughter, Jayla to the Anchorage Police Department. Jayla told officials she had been sexually assaulted by a male family member. 

When the family began receiving text messages from Raechyl and Jayla but couldn’t reach them by phone, alarm bells started ringing. But no one could have imagined the true horror that had unfolded at their home in Northeast Anchorage. 

RESOURCES:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) (800) 799-7233
• National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888
• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
• RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
• NSVRC: National Sexual Violence Resource Center
• National Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE 1-800-656-4673

SOURCES:

United States v. Blackshear, 1:22-mj-00451 – CourtListener.com

Raechyl Blackshear, a devoted mother, struggled in secret. Her family hopes the murders of her and her daughter focus attention on domestic and sexual abuse. - Anchorage Daily News

Jalonni Blackshear PLEADS GUILTY TO THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER — Anchorage Police Department

Former Alaska corrections officer gets 150 years for killing wife, daughter

Jalonni Blackshear Sentenced To 150 Years for the Murders of His Wife and Daughter — Anchorage Police Department

Man arrested in connection with killing of Anchorage mother and daughter also faces charges of child sex abuse - Anchorage Daily News

Press Release - Jalonni Blackshear Pleads Guilty to the Murder of his Wife and Daughter

Raechyl Blackshear case: Elk Grove parents mourn daughter | abc10.com

Alaska Blackshear Killings: Suspect Arrested in New York City – NBC New York

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The second degree murder case against Aaron Spencer has been dismissed. Here’s my complete coverage of the case, with the update at the end. 

You can skip to around 38 minutes for update. 

 SOURCES:

Interview with Erin Cassinelli and Aaron Spencer - Arkansas Democrat Gazette 

https://youtu.be/YFtfVVzZk6M

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Aaron Spencer, the dad who killed daughter’s alleged molester (UPDATED) - Arkansas Times

SPENCER v. STATE OF ARKANSAS :: 2025Justia Lawhttps://law.justia.com › cases › arkansas › supreme-court

43cr-24-551: state of arkansas v aaron spencerArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case

cr-26-38: aaron spencer v state of arkansasArkansas Judiciary (.gov)https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov › opad › case

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A trip to the 99 cent store, a saw, and the state’s star witness. 

After murdering Jacquelin Bonds in 1963 and Ana Laura Sierra in 1985, Harvey Marcelin was paroled again. 

Soon after his release he became obsessed with a woman he seemingly met at a women’s shelter. 

Two years after being set free, Harvey Marcelin was charged with the murder of 68-year-old Susan Leyden. 

SOURCES:

Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York

Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share

NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/

After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com

Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found

Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp

He Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another Woman

IN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLaw

New information released on suspected serial killer Marceline Harvey after arrest in Brooklyn woman's murder - CBS New York

NYPD: Elderly dismemberment suspect shopped at 99 Cent store with victim’s leg in tow

Parolee Arraigned for Murdering and Dismembering Brooklyn Woman - The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

News 12 | New Jersey | Key Witness Testifies In Trial Of 87 Year Old Alleged Serial Killer Accused Of Dismembering Woman

https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/nyc-trans-serial-killer-87-on-trial-for-butchering-pal-and-taking-her-leg-shopping/?utm_source=aol&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral

Police: Convicted killer Harvey Marcelin traveled with victim's leg | PIX11

https://brooklynda.org/2026/05/08/elder-parolee-convicted-of-murdering-and-dismembering-brooklyn-woman-then-discarding-her-remains/

https://westchester.news12.com/2026/05/08/87-year-old-serial-killer-found-guilty-of-dismembering-woman-in-east-new-york/d0HWk8CehNH0sUj6qESWE

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A wannabe pimp, a shopping cart, and a bag of body parts. 

After the murder of Jacqeline Bonds in 1963, after receiving a life sentence, Harvey Marcelin was released on lifetime parole. 

About a year after his release, a man walking in Central Park discovered a bag of dismembered remains. 

The victim was later identified as 29-year-old Ana Laura Sierra. Marcelin plead guilty to manslaughter. But once again, he wouldn’t remain behind bars. 

SOURCES:

Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York

Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share

NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/

After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com

Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found

Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp

He Spent Decades Behind Bars for Killing 2 Girlfriends. At 87, He's on Trial Again for Allegedly Dismembering Another Woman

IN RE: Harvey MARCELIN (1999) | FindLaw

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Allegations, an alibi witness, and a lifetime sentence.

On April 18th, 1963, 21-year-old Jacqueline Bonds was supposed to testify in front of the grand jury as an alibi witness for a first-degree rape case.

She had been subpoenaed by the defendant, 24-year-old Harvey Marcelin.

But Jacqueline didn’t show up for court that day. 

Hours later she was shot to death in her Manhattan Apartment. 

SOURCES:

Senior serial killer Harvey Marcelin convicted again - ABC7 New York

Police reveal disturbing details after 83-year-old 'serial killer' arrested in torso murder in Brooklyn - ABC7 New York

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11638693/

https://abc7ny.com/post/womans-torso-in-cart-shopping-brooklyn-east-new-york/11616630/

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/nyregion/how-did-a-two-time-killer-get-out-to-be-charged-again-at-age-83.html?smid=url-share

NYC trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin on trial for butchering pal

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/462/36/280601/

After killing 2 girlfriends, 83-year-old suspected in death of dismembered woman - pennlive.com

Brooklyn serial killer, 83, charged with murder, severed head found

Exclusive | Trans serial killer Harvey Marcelin's first prison interview

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201908/how-serial-killers-cool-between-murders/amp

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A scooter, a changing story, and so many sex offenders.

On May 24th, 2009, five-year-old, Nevaeh Buchanan vanished from her Charlotte Arms Apartment complex.

Days later her body was found near the River Raisin.

From the very start, police were looking into several persons of interest, most of whom, were associated with her mother, Jennifer Buchanan.

SOURCES: 

Autopsy Results Show Nevaeh Buchanan May Have Been Buried Alive - ABC News

Sheriff: Body is probably missing 5-year-old's - CNN.com

Case Files: The search for the person who killed 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan

13 years later, murder of Monroe girl Nevaeh Buchanan remains unsolved

Police Believe Child's Body Encased in Cement Is Nevaeh - ABC News

What happened to Nevaeh Buchanan, unsolved Michigan child murder | wtol.com

Still no justice for five-year-old girl encased in cement more than decade after horrifying murder - The Mirror

Disturbing Evidence Found in Case of Missing Michigan 5-Year-Old Nevaeh - ABC News

Murder still unsolved 13 years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan disappeared from Michigan apartment | FOX 2 Detroit

The search for Nevaeh Buchanan | ABC7 Los Angeles | abc7.com - ABC7 Los Angeles

Nevaeh Buchanan timeline of events

Justice Still Sought Five Years After Nevaeh Buchanan, 5, Found In Shallow Grave - CBS Detroit 

Police seek tips in child's 2009 abduction and slaying - CNN.com

Obituary information for Nevaeh Buchanan

Second convicted sex offender 'person of interest' in girl s disappearance | The Blade

CNN.com - Transcripts

https://youtu.be/vyDPDIrpZxk?si=JbdGN2906-6QNe7r

Monroe mystery continues in unsolved murder of 5-year-old Nevaeh | FOX 2 Detroit

https://www.newspapers.com/image/363347157/

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Due to a family emergency, I’m taking this week off. But Holly with Crime with Holly is here to fill in with the story of Carla Walker.

In 1974, 17-year-old Carla Jan Walker was abducted from a parking lot in Fort Worth, Texas after a night out with her boyfriend.

Her murder shocked the community and left investigators with more questions than answers. For decades, the case went cold… and suspicion lingered on the one person who witnessed it all. Her boyfriend Rodney McCoy.

Nearly 50 years later, a breakthrough in DNA technology would finally reveal the truth and bring long awaited justice.

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Episode Sources:

20/20 Episode: Season 30 Episode 15

https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/texas-teen-carla-walker-abducted-killed-by-glen-mccurley

https://www.nbcdfw.com/video/news/local/jurors-listen-to-alleged-confession-during-carla-walker-cold-case-murder-trial/2725323/

https://dnasolves.com/articles/carla-walker-murder/

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Another witness, another 911 call, and a two-hour deliberation.

The murder trial for 36-year-old Michael King began in August of 2008. Prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence against King, much of it recovered due to Denise Lee’s heroic actions. 

It only took two hours for the jury to return their verdict.

In the years after Denise’s murder countless lives have been saved through the Denise Amber Lee Foundation. 

DENISE LEE FOUNDATION:  Denise Amber Lee Foundation

SOURCES: 

Denise Lee’s final 911 calls changed Florida, her killer executed

Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com™

KING v. STATE (2012) | FindLaw

North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer

Calls of distressNBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com › wbna25004051

SHE DIED AS DEPUTIES WERE LEFT UNAWARETampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com › archive › 2008/04/13 › sh...

Denise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading with ...People.comhttps://people.com › Crime › Crime History

Watch 20/20 TV Show - ABC.comABC Networkhttps://abc.com › shows

https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2485899/opinion/Opinion_SC2026-0336.pdf 

Michael King executed for murder of Denise Amber Lee

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A series of 911 calls, a green Camaro, and a missed opportunity.

In January of 2008, 21-year-old Denise Lee was abducted from her home in North Port, Florida.

As the crime unfolded a series of 911 calls were placed, one by Denise herself. Covertly she told the operator that she had been abducted from her home on Latour Avenue. 

Another witness called to report a kidnapping in progress but a deputy was never dispatched. An error in communication likely cost Denise Lee her life. 

DENISE LEE FOUNDATION:  Denise Amber Lee FoundationDenise Amber Lee Foundationhttps://deniseamberlee.org

SOURCES: 

Denise Lee’s final 911 calls changed Florida, her killer executed

Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com™

KING v. STATE (2012) | FindLaw

North Port woman's family awaits execution of her killer

Calls of distressNBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com › wbna25004051

SHE DIED AS DEPUTIES WERE LEFT UNAWARETampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com › archive › 2008/04/13 › sh...

Denise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading with ...People.comhttps://people.com › Crime › Crime History

Watch 20/20 TV Show - ABC.comABC Networkhttps://abc.com › shows

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